ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – A City of Alexandria employee died Thursday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash on Chester Street, according to the Alexandria Police Department.

The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. in the 400 block of Chester Street. Police said 58-year-old Levi Phillips, a member of the City of Alexandria Street Department, was operating a city vehicle in the course of his duties when the accident happened.

Phillips was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

“This is a tragic loss that deeply impacts the City of Alexandria and all who knew and worked with Mr. Phillips,” APD said in a statement. “The Alexandria Police Department extends its condolences to his family, friends, and coworkers during this difficult time.”

Authorities said the investigation into the crash remains ongoing. No additional details about the cause of the accident were immediately available.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559. Tips can also be emailed to APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.

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